Amp Free Drops Training Opt-In, Matches Smart Mode Security

Amp Free no longer requires opting into model training and now meets the same security standards as paid Smart mode. The ad-supported tier can be toggled by users; admins control availability (not in Enterprise).

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Amp Free Drops Training Opt-In, Matches Smart Mode Security

TL;DR

  • Amp Free no longer requires opt-in model training; existing Amp Free users had training mode turned off automatically.
  • Security parity with Smart mode: Amp Free now meets the same strict security standards as paid Smart — see security and model training note.
  • Activation: run /mode free in the Amp CLI or toggle between smart and free in the editor extension; installation/update at getting started.
  • Admin controls and scope: workspace admins can enable/disable Amp Free from workspace settings; enabled by default with a smart/free toggle for members; not available in Enterprise workspaces.
  • Funding and launch partners: free mode supported by advertising revenue; partners listed at /news/launch-partners.svg.
  • Available Oct 24, 2025.

Amp Free drops the training requirement

October 24, 2025 — Amp announced that its free coding agent, Amp Free, no longer requires users to opt into model training. Supported by advertising revenue, the free mode has been adjusted so it can be used for sensitive work code as well as personal projects without the previous training opt-in.

What changed

  • Amp Free no longer requires opt-in training, and existing Amp Free users have had training mode turned off automatically.
  • Amp Free now meets the same strict security standards as the paid Smart mode, according to Amp’s security documentation. The security page is available here and the note on model training appears here.

How to enable Amp Free

Developers can switch modes after installing or updating Amp. Activation methods include:

  • Running /mode free in the Amp CLI, or
  • Toggling between smart and free in the editor extension.

Installation and update instructions are on the getting started page: install or update Amp.

Admin controls and availability

Workspace administrators retain control over access:

  • Administrators can enable or disable Amp Free for all workspace members from workspace settings. When enabled (the default), a smart / free mode toggle is visible to workspace members.
  • Amp Free is not available in Enterprise workspaces.

Amp also acknowledged the role of launch advertisers in supporting the free offering; a visual list of partners appears at /news/launch-partners.svg.

Security and practical implications

The key practical implication is that Amp Free can now be used in contexts where enabling model training was previously a barrier. The alignment of Free’s security posture with Smart suggests a consistent set of protections across paid and free modes, while the advertising-supported model removes the opt-in training dependency.

For full details, see the original announcement on Amp’s site: https://ampcode.com/news/amp-free-no-training.

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